What is the order to plug the spark plug wires into the distributor cap on a 1996 dodge ram van 1500 with V6 3.9 liter engine?

bought a dead car or made it dead doing this job?
does not matter all , just new wires.
replace them 1 by 1 ,never more at once.
or OOPS?
or did all wrong and need what to do now
well, put the engine crank pulley at #1 firing
on compression stoke, not exhaust stroke, valves both CLOSED
and BINGO rotor points to #1 wire.
then rotor direction
and last lay the wires back down. (rotor must be at #1)
if confused by TDC learn there are 2 on clinder 1.
end of compression stroke
end of exhaust stroke (4 cycle engine it is)
next time mark #1 before pulling wires, mark cap #1
do not unclamp the DIZZY base bolt or lose timing.
now the trick for true TDC 0degree mark.
there are many

• valve cover left off both valves closed ,bingo
• use compression gauge to find TDC<PSI high bingo
• PSI 0 not
• or the thumb pushing over spark hole #1
• feel no pressure crank pulley turned CW fail
• feel pressure now? bingo TDC about to happen
• next time learn how to do it right. not be stuck in TDC H3LL. (not me have all the tools to find it)

It was running pretty good before you did the tune up? You changed the plugs, but did you change the wires? New plugs with old wires can cause problems - I had this same issue with my Dodge 360 many years ago. Also, check, double check, and then check again that you have the correct wire on the correct plug. Follow them all the way from the distributor cap and verify that they are in the correct firing order sequence.

have you checked the coil(s) or ignition module?

There are 3 different engines for that year but the 5.2 and 5.9 are the same but gave you a picture of both anyway. I hope this helps and good luck.

firing order is 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 standing in front of truck. cylinders on passenger side facing you are 2 4 6 8 cylinders on driver side facing you are 1 3 5 7 now this is your spark plugs wires location on distributor cap.with distributor facing you.2 plugs wire on cap 6 oclock position 1 plug wire on cap 8 oclock position,8 plug wire on cap 9 oclock position,4plug wire cap 10 oclock position,3 plug wire on cap 12 oclock position,6 plug wire on cap 1 oclock position, 5 plug wire on cap 3 oclock position, and 7 plug wire on cap 5 oclock position. in order for this to work you must be standing facing the engine all plug wire location on cap should be correct.

Distributor Ignition Pickup. starter switch , computer

Note this information, about Dodge RAM 1500 have 3.9 engine... 1996 Dodge 1500 Pickup 3.9 liter V-6 VIN "X"




This is for one 3.8L V6 1996 Dodge 3.8 liter V-6 VIN "L"




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There were three different engines for that vehicle in 1996, here are diagrams of the 3.9 liter V-6 engine, and the 5.2 and the 5.9 liter V-8 engines both have the same firing order.

3.9 liter V-6 liter engine;





5.2 liter/5.9 liter engines;

You have several RAM sub-models in here:
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B2500 RAM Van
B3500 RAM Van
RAM 1500 1/2 ton 2WD
RAM 1500 1/2 ton 4WD
RAM 2500 3/4 ton 2WD
RAM 2500 3/4 ton 4WD
RAM 3500 1 ton 2WD
RAM 3500 1 ton 4WD

Chrysler Full-Size Trucks 1989-1996 Repair Guide
To avoid confusion, remove and tag the wires one at a time for replacement.





Fig. 1: 2.5L 4-cylinder Engine. Engine Firing Order: 1-3-4-2. Distributor Rotation: Clockwise




Fig. 2: 3.9L V6 Engine. Engine Firing Order: 1-6-5-4-3-2. Distributor Rotation: Clockwise




Fig. 3: 5.2L and 5.9L V8 Engines. Engine Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Distributor Rotation: Clockwise




Fig. 4: 8.0L V10 Engine. Engine Firing Order: 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2. Distributorless Ignition


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Hi
Here is a diagram.